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Stars to Tackle Marathon in New Reality Show
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A slate of celebrities, including former Laboum member Yul-hee and Golden Child‘s Lee Jang-jun, are set to participate in a new reality show centered around overcoming personal limitations through marathon running.The program,titled “Live to Live,” will air on MBN as part of the network’s 30th-anniversary celebration,premiering on the 19th.
the show will feature guidance from seasoned marathoners Sean and Lee Young-pyo, known for their charitable contributions through running. Broadcasters Bae Sung-jae and Yang Se-hyung will also join as part of a marathon relay team. The cast, dubbed “Runner 16,” includes figures from various fields, such as Hur Jae, actress Bang eun-hee, former baseball player Yang Jun-hyuk, lawyer Yang So-young, hair loss specialist Han Sang-bo, chef Jung Ho-young, choreographer Bae yoon-jung, brain scientist Jang Dong-sun, comedian Kim Seung-jin, and trot singer Ahn Sung-hoon.
Younger Cast Members Aim for Full Marathon Completion
Ahn Sung-hoon, Yul-hee, and Lee Jang-jun, representing the younger contingent of participants, have expressed their determination to complete the full marathon course. Ahn Sung-hoon stated his goals for the year include releasing a new song and finishing the marathon.”I don’t consider myself physically weak,” he said, adding, “I beleive I possess a strong competitive spirit.”
Ahn Sung-hoon, who gained recognition for his perseverance on “Mr. Trot,” addressed concerns about re-entering the audition circuit. “Many advised against challenging myself again with ‘Mr. Trot,’ but I felt that missing the possibility would be a missed chance forever. I see this marathon as a valuable challenge and aim to complete the full course.”
Yul-hee Seeks to Redefine Herself Through Running
Yul-hee, formerly of the girl group laboum, also voiced her commitment to the challenge. she revealed she has lost 10 kilograms and currently weighs 48kg at a height of 166cm. ”I am working towards completing the full course in two months, despite having orthostatic hypotension,” Yul-hee said.
Yul-hee, who divorced FT Island drummer Choi Min-hwan in December 2023 after five years of marriage, with choi retaining custody of their three children, aims to demonstrate resilience. “2024 was a mentally challenging year for me. This year, I’ve decided to push my limits and become a healthier person, both internally and externally,” she stated. “I want to show that divorce isn’t the end of life and give hope to others in similar situations, proving they can stand up again.”
Recent reports indicated Yul-hee requested documentation of Choi Min-hwan’s travel history and sought custody of their children, along with a settlement of 100 million dollars and 1 billion won in assets. These reports have not been independently verified.
Lee Jang-jun Taps Into Athletic Past
Lee Jang-jun of Golden Child, a former track and field athlete with a history of winning gold medals, aims to leverage his past experience. “I competed in track and field until my third year of middle school, winning two gold medals and one silver,” he said. Despite undergoing surgery for cartilage damage due to the demanding choreography of idol activities, Lee Jang-jun stated, “The pain is not as severe as the training I endured previously.”
Lee Jang-jun added,”I started running again after a period of excessive drinking. My goal is to become a well-rounded entertainer.”
Stars to Tackle Marathon in New Reality Show – Q&A
Q: What is the new reality show “Live to Live” about?
A: “Live to Live” is a new reality show on MBN that centers around celebrities challenging themselves by running a marathon. The show aims to highlight personal growth and resilience.
Q: Who are some of the celebrities participating in the show?
A: The cast includes former Laboum member Yul-hee,golden Child’s Lee Jang-jun,and trot singer Ahn Sung-hoon. Other participants include figures from various fields such as Hur Jae,actress Bang Eun-hee,former baseball player Yang Jun-hyuk,and more.
Q: When and where can I watch “Live to Live”?
A: “Live to Live” will premiere on the MBN network. The exact premiere date is the 19th.
Q: who is helping the celebrities train for the marathon?
A: The show will feature guidance from seasoned marathoners Sean and lee young-pyo.
Q: What are the goals of the younger cast members like Ahn Sung-hoon?
A: Ahn Sung-hoon, along with Yul-hee and Lee Jang-jun, are aiming to complete the full marathon course and show betterment.Ahn Sung-hoon also aims to release a new song and feels he has a strong competitive spirit.
Q: How does Yul-hee plan to use this experience?
A: yul-hee aims to redefine herself through running and demonstrate resilience.She wants to show that life continues after challenges, and has committed to becoming healthier both internally and externally.
Q: What challenges is Yul-hee facing,and how is she preparing?
A: Yul-hee is working towards completing the full marathon within two months,despite having orthostatic hypotension. She has also lost 10 kilograms and currently weighs 48kg at a height of 166cm.
Q: What has been Lee Jang-jun’s athletic background?
A: lee Jang-jun of Golden Child is a former track and field athlete who won gold and silver medals. He is leveraging his past experience to train for the marathon.
Q: What is Lee Jang-jun’s goal for participating?
A: Lee jang-jun aims to become a well-rounded entertainer.